Quijotoa, Arizona - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Casa Grande Station arrested a confirmed MS-13 gang member near Quijotoa, September 27.

The subject, identified as Gersson Fabricio Reyes-Ascencio, an El Salvadorian national, was found to be illegally present in the United States and brought to the Casa Grande Station for processing where his affiliation in the transnational criminal organization was discovered, and he was processed for immigration violations.

All persons apprehended by the Border Patrol undergo criminal history checks using biometrics to ensure illegal immigrants with criminal histories are positively identified.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials welcome assistance from the community. Citizens can report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol and remain anonymous by calling 1-877-872-7435 toll free.